St. Catherine (Martyr) donated In memory of Catherine Young. The window was crafted by
Tiroler Glasmalerei of Innsbruck, Austria, and installed in December 1887.
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Protection of Children
The Diocese of Jackson is committed to ensuring that children served by the church are not at risk of sexual abuse by the Church personnel. Diocesan policies and procedures currently in place seek to protect, enhance and, in some cases, restore the trust that our faith calls for between agents of the Church and the children and adolescents entrusted to our care. In accordance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People passed by the U.S. bishops in Dallas, the Diocese of Jackson wishes to encourage any victim of sexual abuse by a member of the Catholic Clergy to come forward and begin the healing process. We encourage any victim to contact Ms. Erika Rojas, Victims Assistance Coordinator at 601-326-3736
Español: Siguiendo los Estadutos para la Protección de los Niños y Jóvenes, aprobada por los obispos en Dallas, la Diócesis de Jackson desea motivar a cualquiera víctima de abuso sexual por parte de un miembro del clero Católico a que se lo comuniquen para que comenze el proceso de sanación.Cuando una alegación es considerada credible, se ofrecerá asesoramiento, para que el proceso de recuperación pueda comenzar de acuerdo con nuestra política diocesana actual. Motivamos a las víctimas a contactar a la Sra. Erika Rojas, Coordinadora Asistente de Víctimas al 601-326-3736. … Continue reading
Radiating the light of faith: Lessons from St. Gregory the Great
By Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz, D.D.
“We do not proclaim ourselves. Rather we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your servants for the sake of Jesus. For the God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has enabled his light to shine in our hearts to enlighten them with the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. However, we hold this treasure in earthen vessels so that it may be clear that this immense power belongs to God and does not derive from us.” (2Corinthians 4:5-7) … Continue reading
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 15, 2024
By Father David O'Connor
I was ordained as a Catholic priest on June 14, 1964 at the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles, Tipperary County. I marked my sixtieth anniversary as a priest on September 1, 2024 in my home parish in Limerick.
The anniversary celebrations: a Mass of thanksgiving; a reception for family, friends and guests; and a family re-union dinner for all my siblings (including my sister from Staffordshire, England; my brother from Saskatchewan, Canada, and their families); an anniversary Mass for a deceased beloved family member; and a wedding of my niece. I express my sincere thanks for greetings, well wishes, prayer cards, emails, and regrets by those who were unable to attend. God bless each of you may peace and safety come to all who suffer in our world. … Continue reading
From Servant of God to sainthood – an update on Sister Thea Bowman’s cause
From the Archives
By Mary Woodward
As September rolls in upon us and schools are now in full swing, our diocesan director of Catholic Schools, Karla Luke, asked for an update on the canonization process of Sister Thea Bowman, she could share with our Catholic schools. We have a wonderful school in Jackson named after Sister Thea and many students are excited about being associated with someone who is on the official path to sainthood in the church. …Continue reading
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GOING TO CHURCH
We take a visual tour of historic Mississippi churches. We find faith in a downtown Jackson coffee shop. There is more to St. Mary’s Basilica in Natchez than just amazing architecture. … View video
THE SAINTS OF THE BASILICA
Saints biographical sketches, presented by the Liturgy Commission … Read more
Faith Without Works Is Dead
CYCLE B | 24TH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME
By Bishop Robert Barron – September 15, 2024
Friends, “fools rush in where angels fear to tread”—and this week, I am going to go once more into the issue of faith and works, which has been dividing Western Christianity since the Reformation. Our second reading from the Letter of James is a key text on this issue, and its metaphor of healing—together with Paul’s forensic metaphor—orient us to the Catholic view of justification.
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Father Ron Rolheiser, OMI
Ronald Rolheiser, a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, is President of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. He is a community-builder, lecturer, and writer. His books are popular throughout the English-speaking world and have now been translated into many languages. His weekly column is carried by more than 80 newspapers worldwide. Prior to this present position, he taught theology and philosophy at Newman Theological College in Edmonton, Alberta, for 16 years, served as Provincial Superior of his Oblate Province for six years, and served on the General Council for the Oblates in Rome for six years. He has been at Oblate School of Theology since 2005. … Father Ron's column
Notable Quotes
“One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely
because it does not fit the present.” Golda Meir
